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MAURICE McCLONEY JOINS HTU ADVANCEMENT TEAM Venus and Serena reach semifinals Venus and Serena Will- (AUSTIN, Texas) — iams rebounded from a dis- Maurice McCloney has been appointing Thursday in fine named Huston-Tillotson fashion. University’s Director of De- The second-ranked velopment and Major Gifts. American tandem on Friday McCloney brings his advanced to the semifinals of vast fundraising, corporate the Olympic tennis event with sales and marketing, and new a 6-4, 6-0 win over the Rus- business development back- sian squad of Vera Zvonareva ground to the University’s In- and Elena Vesnina. stitutional Advancement Just 24 hours after both arm, which is responsible for RAPPIN’ were eliminated from the cultivating donors. He earned Tommy Wyatt Olympic singles tournament, his bachelor of applied arts the Williams sisters went 2-0 and science degree from Friday, also posting a 7-5, 6-2 Lamar University, played foot- American Tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams Youth Brigade second-round victory over ball for the University of Ne- Maurice McCloney Japan’s Ai Sugiyama and the United States’ last shot at 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory. ready for braska and the University of Visitors Bureau. Ayumi Morita earlier. gold in women’s tennis as the “I’m too excited to think Texas, and enjoyed a brief McCloney also estab- They’ll face another set duo of Lindsay Davenport about it,” Safina said about another year professional football career lished a non-profit program of sisters in Saturday’s semi- and Liezel Huber dropped a reaching the round of four. This year marks the 22nd year before settling in Austin with designed to promote and final, as the Ukrainian duo of 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 8-6 decision to The 22-year-old, who for our Youth Brigade Program the Austin Convention and teach golf to youth. at The Villager. We started this Alona and Kateryna Spain’s Anabel Medina came into Beijing 27-3 with program in 1986 with five stu- Final rites set for Dr. Mae Bondarenko moved through Garrigues and Virginia three titles since the start of dents and the program has got- with a 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Ruano Pascual. May, will face Li Na of China ten increasingly larger. As fate Italy’s Flavia Pennetta and The Spaniards’ semifi- in the semis. would have it, this year we have Harris Marion Francesca Schiavone. nal opponent will be the Safina is the first exactly 22 students who have istry. Sharing 15 Grand Slam weary Chinese team of Zheng player in history to beat signed up for the program. We She earned her B.A. at singles titles between them, Jie and Yan Zi, who upset three different reigning could not have planned it bet- Huston-Tillotson University the Williams sisters have had Svetlana Kuznetsova and No.1s in the same season, ter. and Prairie View A&M Uni- their share of success in Dinara Safina of Russia, 3-6, also having topped the now- During this 22 year period, versity; her post graduate doubles as well, winning the 7-5, 10-8. That match lasted retired Justine Henin in Ber- more than 150 students have work was achieved at Wayne gold together at Sydney in until past 3:30 a.m. local time. lin and Maria Sharapova at participated in the program State University in Michigan. 2000. In the lone singles the French Open. (some are repeat students stay- Her doctorate was obtained They were unable to de- match played on Friday, new Vera Zvonareva and ing in the program for as long as at LaSalle University in Loui- fend the gold at Athens in world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic Elena Dementieva will five years). Most stay until siana. She pursued further 2004 as both dealt with inju- of Serbia lost a quarterfinal clash in an all-Russian graduation. studies at Cairo University, ries. showdown with the hot- semifinal in the top of the The Youth Brigade program is Egypt Kings Strand (En- Venus and Serena are handed Safina, who posted a draw Saturday. designed to expose students to gland).. Dr. Mae Harris Marion the world of journalism in hopes Nov. 24, 1924 - Aug. 17, 2008 Mae was an educator Jones Becomes Second Black Swimmer To that they will choose tis field as in Austin and Manor, Texas a career. Some have accepted After a short illness, Dr. and Detroit, Michigan for Win Olympic Gold that challenge and took on this Mae Harris Marion departed over 30 years. Some of the to be with the Lord on Sun- field as a major. One example of major highlights of her life By. Perry Green same 4x100 event back in the day, August 17, 2008. Dr. this is the former student who were; being present at the Lin- Special to the NNPA from the 2000 Olympics. Marion was the first child now works in Las Vegas as a coln Memorial in 1963 when Afro-American Newspapers Jones, who now resides in born to Arthur and Luella television producer while attend- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (NNPA) - When the New Jersey, believes his perfor- Bailey Harris in Austin, ing law school at the University delivered his famous “I Have U.S. men’s swimming team won mance in this year’s Olympics, Texas. She was preceded in of Las Vegas (UNLV). A Dream” speech; participat- gold by setting a new world along with Ervin’s performance death by her parents and There are former Youth ing in the March from Selma record in the 4x100-meter from eight years ago, reflects a daughter, Joan Taylor. Brigaders in a broad number of to Montgomery, Alabama; her freestyle relay at the Olympics change of how America views She leaves to cherish fields including airline pilots, attendance at the Poor Aug. 11, most of America cel- Blacks in the sport of competi- her memories: granddaugh- teachers, lawyers, and writers. People’s March in Washing- ebrated the fact that swimming tive swimming. ters, Sharalyn Taylor- We are proud of all of them. ton, D.C. in 1968, as well as sensation Michael Phelps had “The stigma of [thinking Hargrove, Candice Taylor- For the first time in its history, her attendance at Dr. King’s just earned his third gold medal. that] black people don’t swim, I Mensah and husband Bruce the Youth Brigade program is funeral; and her pilgrimage to But while Phelps keeps the na- think, has come to an end at this Blackwell, Tiffany Taylor, falling short of its needed spon- the Holy Land on several oc- tion tuned in on his possibility point,’’ Jones told the media. great grandchildren: Troy Cullen Jones sorship. Because of the tight casions. of becoming the first swimmer Like Ervin, Jones’ ad- Hargrove; Christopher economy, some of our sponsors Dr. Marion was a po- to win eight gold medals in a vanced swimming skills al- Mensah, Angelica Hargrove, mer out of Bronx, N.Y. became can no longer support the pro- litical activist, sorority sis- single Olympic season, his re- lowed him the opportunity to Nicole Taylor, Trenton Tay- just the second swimmer of Afri- gram. However, several are con- ter and a devoted woman of lay teammate, Cullen Jones, has receive a higher education as he lor, Vincent Reyes and numer- can-American descent to win tinuing to give their support. God. already added his name to the majored in English at North ous relatives and friends. Olympic gold. At this time we need some Memorial Services will rich history of African American Carolina State University. Ervin She was educated in The first Black swimmer other sponsors to support the be held at David Chapel sports. swam for the University of Cali- Austin Schools. Reared in a to win a gold medal is Anthony program so that we will not have Missionary Baptist Church, The 24-year-old swim- Ervin, who took the gold in the fornia, Berkeley. to turn any of these students Christian home, Mae received 2211 E. MLK Jr. Blvd, Aus- away. For many of them, this will Christ at an early age. She mar- tin, Texas, on Friday, Au- be their first job as well as their ried her first love, Horace Paul gust 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Fu- George Washington Carver Branch only activity. These students Marion. She was actively in- neral services will be held give the community a first hand volved in her church serving on Saturday, August 23rd at Jubilee: Then and Now Celebrating knowledge of what is going on as an Usher and Sunday 11:00 a.m. also at David in our schools, by reporting on School Teacher. She also par- Chapel. Interment is pro- 75 Years of Building Community the activities, people, places and ticipated in the Greeters Min- vided by Austin-Peel and things at their schools and other istry and Platinum Plus Min- Son Mortuary. activities in which they partici- Looks what’s happening for 4th pating. Currently we need at least five Friday in the Eastend sponsors of the program. Fourth Friday this Grill live music/open late/new These sponsors will help in- month will show evidence of mural viewing Blue Dhalia din- sure that we can employ all of progress along East 11th Street; ner/patio/live music? Kenny these students for the entire it will also show a unified arts/ Dorham’s kids activities, music, school year. We do not plan to culture/music/commerical food/drinks, art vendors Long turn any of them away, however, event. Branch Inn happy hour/full bar, the economy is having its effect As of today, what we pool table, juke box, late night on our business as well. know about Friday includes pro- 1200 block of 11th/ Should there be any community gramming and business activ- Navasota East End Crafts gal- based organizations, churches, or ity from J. Kelley’s BAR-B-Q (the lery with artisans and entertain- local businesses who focus their former Ben’s BBQ) to the Carver ment out doors at 11th@wheeless efforts on the youth who feel that Cultural Center: Gene’s PoBoys open for dinner, they can lend their support, it 900 block of 11th St.new patio, daily specials new Snake would be greatly appreciated. BBQ business open, with live Eyes Vinyl new record/cd/mu- The Youth Brigade Program has music Texas Music Museum (no sic/lifestyle retail open new been a very positive program for programming) ProArts (no pro- Soma Vida open late, live music, youth over the last 21 years and gramming) free massages, discounts, look forward to another success- 1000 Block of 11th St.new children’s play room, The new Carver Branch opened, October 30, 2004 ful year. Harriet’s Antiques open new more11th@Angelina East Side Join us for the Carver Bring the whole family for an The celebration is free and For information about the program Art/craft vendors at Urdy Pies open, patio, open late Trail Branch Jubilee Celebration: afternoon of festive fun in- open to the public. For more and how your organization can par- PlazaPrimizie happy hour/din- Park Records new music store Then and Now from 1:00 p.m. cluding a puppet show, live information please call 512- ticipate as a sponsor, call me at 476- ner/patio Ms. B’s happy hour/ next door to ESP new Carver to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Sep- music, and dancing. Then and 974-1010 or visit 0082 and we will get your a packet dinner/patio/live music Bydee Culture Center, open late, live tember 6, 2008 at the Carver Now is a tribute to the Carver www.cityofaustin.org/li- on the program. We need your help Art Gallery open gospel music on the “back Branch of the Austin Public Branch’s 75 years of service brary. to keep the program alive. 1100 block of 11th Victory Porch”Library, 1161 Angelina St. to the east Austin community. See Carver page 5 Page 2/THE VILLAGER,/August 22, 2008 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Editorial, Commentary or Letter to the Editor Fax to 512.476.0179 Email to [email protected] Mail to 1223-A Rosewood Avenue, 78702 Oops! Did the Rev. Warren get caught in a The Difference Between a White Supremacist and a Racist televised act of dishonesty? was 50-50 with a Black or tors in the brochure ranged that caused more alarm for that McCain would be in a White person in charge. from a quote by Malcolm X on me. I thought I was acting too cone of silence. About a half These are the kind of concrete the importance of education hastily in my observation of hour into the event I hear our realities that we must be to one by Bill Gates. PFA, sit- McCain. His hop-to-it an- guys here announce that acutely aware of as we con- ting on 575 acres of rolling swers were faster than other McCain just arrived at the front White supremacists and hills, was a perfect site for the times I watched him cam- worship center. And I’m racists. Wishful thinking, King Association’s College for paigning. thinking, hey, if he just got to meaningless rhetoric and Teens program that intro- Some pundits said the worship center he willful ignorance just won’t duced youngsters, grades 7- McCain beat Obama, who couldn’t have been in the cone do the job. 12, to the academic require- “wasn’t prepared.” They of silence. Right?” This summer, while act- ments and social expecta- talked about the difference of “That’s true. He was ing as a house father for the tions of college life. delivery. I say McCain was in a cone---a secret service mo- Philadelphia Martin Luther The anniversary of Au- lunchtime fast food; Obama torcade,” said Warren. A. Peter Bailey King, Jr. association for gust 21, 1831 should be one was gourmet with a more rea- “You said, and I’m NNPA Columnist Nonviolence’s College for of the most celebrated days in Dorothy Charles Banks Teens program, I found out our history in this country. Villager Columnist soned presentation. going to quote you. ‘We Reporter Andrea flipped a coin’, you said. And About 15 years ago, about a previously unknown It was on that date that Nat It’s beginning to Mitchell of MSNBC, said Sun- we have safely placed Sena- when reading an article in to-me-educational treasure, Turner launched a revolution smell like a pile of poop was day on Meet the Press, “The tor McCain in a cone of si- which a reporter interviewed Pine Forge Academy. PFA, in Southampton County, Vir- hidden in Rev. Rick Warren’s Obama people must feel that lence. When you said that did a member of the Klu Klux located in Berks County ginia of enslaved Africans “cone of silence” on Saturday he didn't do quite as well as you think he was in the Klan, I was fascinated by the ,Pennsylvania, 45 miles west against their enslavers. Before night. they might have wanted to in building?” Klan member’s disagreement of Philadelphia, is one of only being defeated by the State of The presidential that context, because that — “Actually, I did,” with White supremacists. He four Black boarding schools Virginia, General Nat and his candidate forum at what they're putting out pri- said Warren. Warren said he criticized them because “a left in the country. There were fellow warriors killed 57 of Saddleback Community vately is that McCain may not decided to tell both McCain White supremacist don’t over 100 such schools at the the enslavers and members of Church in Lake Forest, Cali- have been in the cone of si- and Obama the first two ques- mind having a (you know turn of the 20th Century, ac- their families. Many histori- fornia, August 17, might not lence and may have had some tions in advance ---about the what) around as long as a cording to PFA’s brochure ans say that this insurrection have been on the up-and-up ability to overhear what the three wisest people they White person is in control. I whose theme is “Celebrating shattered forever the as Warren projected to the questions were to Obama.... know, and their biggest moral am a racist, I don’t want (you Excellence.” myth of “the happy slave” media during his publicity He seemed so well-pre- failings. He wanted them to know what) around.” In other The school’s commit- perpetrated by the enslavers blitz. Maybe its just a look of pared.” feel comfortable. Instead of words one can be a White su- ment is “….to prepare stu- and their academic, journal- impropriety. Whatever the According to a story being conversational, the in- premacist without being a dents spiritually, intellectu- istic, political and religious case, the conservative evan- by Katharine Q. Seelye of the tended format, McCain cam- racist. ally, physically and socially co-conspirators. It was re- gelical scored a coup. New York Times (August 17), paigned. That distinction caused for service to God and man.” markable that General Nat Senators Barack “Senator John McCain was Sanchez asked War- me to reflect on a 1991 edito- During its 62 years, it has be- was able to pull it off because Obama and John McCain not in a ‘cone of silence’ on ren if he was sure that rial published in the Rich- ing doing just that. Head Mis- two previous insurrections were quizzed by Warren, who Saturday night while his ri- McCain did not hear the mond Afro-American news- tress Cynthia Poole-Gibson planned by Denmark Vecey in said a coin was tossed to de- val, Sen. Barack Obama, was other questions on TV, IPOD, paper. It commented on a sur- says its 2,600 graduates have South Carolina and Gabriel termine who would go first. being interviewed at the radio, etc., before he arrived vey done by a university of made significant contribu- Prosser In Virginia had been Obama won. Saddleback Church in Cali- at the church. Michigan professor on the tions to the education, politi- betrayed by the Black ideo- Warren welcomed fornia.” “In the first place, we difference between what inte- cal, government, corporate, logical ancestors of Clarence the audience, telling them, McCain’s camp was asked him: Did you hear any gration means to Whites and medical and research Thomas, Larry Elder, Jesse “Tonight, we're going to use upset that the Obama’s camp of the discussion. And I trust what it means to Blacks. The arenas. Lee Peterson, Shelby Steele, the interview format with had the audacity to accuse the integrity of both John survey noted that Whites re- In May 2007, 100 per- Walter Williams and Star these two candidates. We be- the “former prisoner of war” McCain and Barack Obama. gard integration as being 15 cent of its graduates were ac- Parker. lieve in the separation of of cheating. They have long But they said they would percent Black, 85 percent cepted into colleges and uni- Journalist/Lecturer, A. church and state, but we do since felt that McCain is not abide by the rules,” said War- White with a White person al- versities. I found it impressive Peter Bailey, can be reached not believe in the separation to be criticized because he is ren. ways in charge. To Blacks, it that the scope of commenta- at [email protected] of faith and politics, because a “war hero.” The conservative set- faith is just a world view, and When McCain ap- ting was perfect for McCain. Fishing Rod Wealth Creation everybody has some kind of peared on stage he didn’t re- Every answer he gave was ap- be able to achieve economic millionaires have average in- world view.” veal to Warren that he had plauded. He got laughs. He viability- they have the advan- telligence. Nonetheless, these Is it possible that not been completely isolated was treated much more tages of being close to major people reach their full poten- Warren misspoke when he somewhere in the church for warmly than Obama, who got transport routes and having tial and achieve financial and said McCain was safely at least 30 minutes. Warren few minium-sized hand large populations in their ur- personal goals in business be- tucked away in the building? said, “My first question-- was claps. Did the 2,000 people ban area, generating local de- cause they are open to learn- The media is now question- the cone of silence comfort- in attendance merely toler- mand. ing new things. ing the fastness of McCain’s able you were in just now?” ated Barack Obama because An entrepreneurial Entrepreneurs think of responses. He even got ahead Smiling, McCain he was invited? Maybe he mindset is re-emerging in problems as opportunities for of a couple of questions before said, “I was trying to hear should have told funny sto- Black America. New-breed improvement and sources of they was asked. He hurriedly through the wall.” From there ries and answered questions entrepreneurs are no longer new ideas. With the tradi- answered the definition of Warren commenced with the in fast food sound bites. Per- obsessed with lack of oppor- tional employment track marriage and asked: “Could interview. And now I’m won- haps. Personally, I’ll take tunities, but with creatively seemingly on the decline, en- I...are we going to get back to dering why McCain didn’t Obama’s longer answers to Farrah Gray creating their future out of trepreneurship is fast becom- the importance of Supreme admit he was not isolated for questions that often comes NNPA Columnist nothing into something. Ne- ing a catching trend. Run- Court Justices ...” Warren half an hour. with solutions to problems. U2’s lead singer, Bono, cessity is the mother of inven- ning your own business is a said, “We will get to that.” Rick Sanchez of There’s nothing wrong with was quoted as saying in a re- tion! Becoming self-made creative, flexible and chal- It was McCain’s CNN, talked to Warren on intelligence. cent interview: “You know gives you a fighting chance. lenging way to become your switching the discussion to Sunday. And so it goes. that mantra, ‘Give a man a If it is your dream to become own boss and chart your own what he deemed important, “Last night I heard you say fish, he’ll eat for a day. Teach successful, achieve financial future. But, before you take the a man to fish and he’ll eat for independence, earn a lot of plunge, do understand what African-Americans and HIV: Are We a lifetime’? Maybe the man- money and become a million- it will demand of you and tra should be: ‘Give a man a aire in five years. My advice? whether you are prepared to fish, he’ll eat for a day. Give a Become an entrepreneur. His- give what it takes. Still Paying Attention? woman micro credit, and she, tory is full of entrepreneurs The lure of entrepre- traordinary improvements in home. We need better and her husband, her children who saw a need, met it and neurship is undeniably HIV treatment, AIDS remains more targeted prevention ef- and her extended family will made a fortune in the process. strong for many but it is im- the leading cause of death forts. eat for a lifetime.”(New York More than half of the world’s portant that you go into it for among Black women aged 25- We must also do more Times Magazine, September self-made millionaires are the right reasons. Being mis- 34, and the second leading to promote needle exchange 2005) Mother Teresa was entrepreneurs or self-em- erable in your job does not cause of death among Black programs, improve testing in known to say, ‘’Don’t give ployed professionals. automatically make starting men aged 35-44. Blacks make prisons and deal with issues them fish, and give them fish- What makes an entre- your own business the best up 70 percent of new HIV like poverty, homelessness ing rod’’. preneur successful? What idea in the world. cases among teenagers and and drug abuse which are These days, ideas and traits and characteristics best In fact, it could be the worst 65 percent of HIV-infected known incubators for the dis- time are more important and describe that unique person reason of all to get into busi- newborns. ease. But government can’t do scarce than money. Look at who directs his rags to riches ness. Do remember, finding At a time when the ac- this job alone. We also how- the wealth creation initiatives story through sheer grit, per- another job is certainly far tions of our federal govern- ever, must do more in our own from people such as the late severance and enterprise? easier than running a busi- Marc H. Morial ment and others are resulting communities to change be- Chicago community banking Here is what people, busi- ness. But if, taking into ac- NNPA Columnist in fewer deaths and greater haviors and end the stigma Milton Davis, co-founder and nessmen themselves, have to count everything that’s been access to affordable and homophobia that keep us chairman emeritus of say about what it takes to be- said above, are you still sure The Centers for Disease antiretroviral drugs in places from reaching out to those in ShoreBank Corp whose mis- come a successful entrepre- that you have courage, deter- Control and Prevention re- like Namibia and Cambodia, greatest need. sion is to strive to building neur. mination and foresight to be- cently released a report show- more Black Americans are liv- The CDC report should wealth for all in economically They are fast moving come a successful entrepre- ing that new HIV infections ing with AIDS than the in- be a wakeup call to Washing- integrated communities who and flexible, and adaptable. neur, go on, exploit your ideas are 40 percent higher than fected populations in ton and to every American. worked with Muhammad Entrepreneurs are persistent on your journey of wealth cre- previously estimated, with the Botswana, Ethiopia, Guyana, We can and we must reduce Yunus won the Nobel Peace and determined to succeed, ation. majority of new infections oc- Haiti, Namibia, Rwanda or this trend. Prize in 2006 along with his because their own money and Farrah Gray is the au- curring among African- Vietnam. The National Black Grameen Bank for pioneering self-esteem are at stake. Suc- thor of Get Real, Get Rich: Americans. In fact, according to the Leadership Commission on the concept of micro-finance cessful entrepreneurs are pas- Conquer the 7 Lies Block ing African-Americans Black AIDS Institute, if Black AIDS (NBLCA) has called for in his native Bangladesh. Sell- sionate about their business. You from Success and the in- make up only 13 percent of the America were a country, it an emergency Congressional ing street newspapers called Their overwhelming passion ternational best-seller population, yet account for 45 would rank 16th in the world hearing on the implications of “Real Change”, “Spare for their work helps them Reallionaire: Nine Steps to percent of all new HIV infec- in the number of people liv- the CDC report. The group Change”, and “Street Roots” overcome exacting challenges Becoming Rich from the In- tions. The CDC report begs the ing with HIV. has also called on the presi- are an idea that helps home- and find solutions for insur- side Out. He is chairman of question: As the face of AIDS The Bush Administra- dential candidates to develop less people generate income mountable problems that the Farrah Gray Foundation. in America has turned in- tion should be applauded for a national AIDS strategy and opportunities. come in their way. Dr. Gray can be reached via creasingly Black, have our its allocation of $50 billion in to make fighting the epidemic The vast majority of You don’t need to pos- email at [email protected] federal government and new emergency AIDS fund- in Black America a high pri- people located in inner cities ses an MBA or PhD to succeed or his web site at many of our fellow citizens ing for the global fight against ority. The National Urban are willing and able to work. in your own business. Stud- www.drfarrahgray.com simply stopped paying atten- the disease, but I agree with League stands with groups Inner city businesses should ies show that most self-made tion? NBLCA president and CEO like the Black AIDS Institute About 600,000 African- C. Virginia Fields’ contention and the Congressional Black From blood banking to the modern subway, from jazz to Americans are now HIV posi- that the president’s focus on Caucus, in issuing a national tive and as many as 30,000 are combating HIV/AIDS over- call to action. We must do social justice, the contributions of African Americans have infected each year. According seas has not been matched more to protect our commu- to an analysis by the Black with a commitment to fight- nities from this national epi- shaped and molded and influenced our national culture and Aids Institute, despite ex- ing the epidemic here at demic. our national character. August 22, 2008/The Villager/Page 3 Nationally known Founder of First United Church of Black Children Provide Some Good News in AIDS War By. Ivan Thomas Special to the NNPA from the Black AIDS Institute Jesus Christ Apostolic Succumbs at 89 MEXICO CITY during labor, and even after- that 53 million people are with- out health care, and the majority BALTIMORE a son of farmers, Saunders was (NNPA) - There is finally some wards with the feeding of breast of them are African-American. (NNPA) - Bishop Monroe known for his intellect as good news on the AIDS front. milk. However, experts say that He said it is important for Black Randolph Saunders Sr., her- much as for his spiritual lead- “In the 80s, 1,500 infants were many Black women are unedu- women to be able to access the alded by family, loved ones ership. born with HIV,” said Kevin cated on this issue and therefore programs and services available and parishioners as a “vision- He was valedictorian of Fenton, Director of the CDC’s do not take the proper precau- in order for there to be an im- ary” and an “awesome his high school graduating National Center for HIV/AIDS, tions. provement in the rate of mother leader”, died of cancer Aug. 8 class; ultimately earning a Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Pre- In Binagwaho’s opinion, to child transmissions of HIV/ at his Ashburton, Md. home. scholarship to Virginia State vention. “That number dropped there is still a long way to go to AIDS. He was 89. College for Negroes, which is to less than 60 for 2006. This is diminish the number of Black He said there is an even ’’His work speaks for himself. now Virginia State University, due to better screening, better children born with HIV. greater outrage. “We can pre- He had great wisdom and in Petersburg, Va. After serv- awareness, and infants being “There is a need for strong struc- vent it almost completely. In like cared for people…He was a vi- ing as an Army sergeant and provided with anti-viral tural innovation and change,” 99.9 percent of cases we can pre- sionary and an awesome chaplain in World War II, therapy,” she said. “We need to increase vent the mother from transmit- leader,” Esther K. Faulkner, Saunders attended Howard The decline of mother to the access to care and the qual- ting the disease to the child,” one of his three daughters, said Bishop Monroe R. Saunders, Sr. University, where he earned a child infections is perhaps the ity.” said Kim. in an interview with the Balti- ful man of God.’’ bachelor’s degree in sociology. major success story in the fight Dr. Jim Kim, director for so- “We have to create an en- more Sun. Saunders had a national He also earned a doctorate of against HIV/AIDS. With in- cial medicine at Harvard Univer- vironment where African- Elder Faulkner lives in impact on many. ministry degree from Howard. creasingly advanced technology sity, also feels that structural American men and women can Woodstock and is an admin- ’’Bishop birthed After ordination as a and with health care provided problems in our government and make the best possible choices, istrator at the Transformation many sons and daughters in bishop in 1957, Saunders for these children, it enables them health care system are to blame and that does not exist today. Church of Jesus Christ, where the faith,’’ says Carrington. pastored the Rehoboth to fight the virus more effectively. for the disproportionate num- Because of that, Black infants Saunders pastored. ‘’Worldwide, many have re- Church of God in Washing- That all sounds good. But while bers. and children will continue to Bishop J. Charles ceived the gift of his wisdom, ton. Eight years later he estab- the numbers are declining for In the most powerful suffer until we present real so- Carrington of Baltimore, who love, and consistency. He lished the First United Church other populations, the numbers country in the world, Kim states lutions.” has known Saunders since would avail himself to all who of Jesus Christ Apostolic in are not declining in the Black 1967, was released into minis- would seek him out and mani- Ashburton, Md. He continued communities. In 2005, out of the BLUESTONE PHYSICAL THERAPY try by him decades ago and fest a graciousness second to to expand his ministry. 141 prenatal infections among was also consecrated as none. All that he ministered to Nearly 14 years later, in infants, 65 percent of them were Henry C. Ebem, M.Sc. PT. CEAS Bishop by Saunders in 1999. were touched by a gift of God.’’ 1978, he relocated the church Black, and they continue to make Office/House Call Physical Therapist ’’Bishop’s confidence in In 1965, Saunders to 22 acres of land that had up the vast majority today. Adult & Pediatric Therapy, DME Evaluation me and his consecration of me founded and became senior been the campus of the Samuel Why? Fall Prevention & Home Accessibility Assessment to the office of Bishop further pastor of the First United Ready School on Baltimore “AIDS is a disease of pov- (Medicare/Medicaid/Most Insurance Plan Accepted solidified his place in my life Church of Jesus Christ Apos- National Pike. erty. Just like in Africa, the poor Home bound status not required for House Call) as a progenator, my father in tolic, which would later be- ’’He inspired by ex- have less knowledge about it, Phone: (512) 472-2020 the faith,’’ says Carrington, come Transformation Church ample and was a great role and even when they do know, Office: Cell: (512) 552-7799 now Bishop over the Full Gos- of Jesus Christ in 2000. He gave model for me and my the supply is not there,” said Dr. 3218 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Suite 102 Fax: (512) 472-2021 pel Christian Fellowship. ‘’I his life for Christian service at ministry…He believed in the Agnes Binagwaho, executive Austin, Texas 78721 [email protected] thank God for the life, legacy, a young age. holistic approach to the mind, secretary for the National Com- and ministry of this wonder- A native of Florence, S.C. and body and spirit,’’ Bishop Mon- mission for the Fight Against roe R. Saunders Jr., of Ellicott AIDS in Rwanda. She is a spe- City, told the Baltimore Sun. cialist on HIV/AIDS in Africa Saunders Jr. succeeded his fa- and around the world. ther in 1993. HIV/AIDS in infants Information from the can be transmitted in several Baltimore Sun contributed ways, including before labor, tothisstory.

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Rev. Derwin D. Gipson, Pastor “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Page 4/THE VILLAGER/August 22, 2008 Spirited Journey of Kwame Kilpatrick Barred from Judge Removed from Eastside churches George Washington Democratic National Convention Carver Museum and Cultural Special to the NNPA Jena 6 Cases Center presents Spirited Jour- from blackamericaweb.com Special to the NNPA from the ney, an exhibit series on Aus- Afro-American Newspapers tin Texas Churches - (NNPA) - Barack Obama doesn’t want Detroit (NNPA) - The judge Simpson United Methodist Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and overseeing the criminal cases Church 1880-2008. his legal troubles to be a dis- for the remaining Jena 6 de- This event will take traction at the upcoming fendants has been removed place Thursday, September 4 Democratic National Conven- against his will for making - September 30, 2008. Open- tion, and he got his wish last questionable remarks about ing reception will be Thurs- week when a judge ordered the teenagers. day, September 4th from 6:30- the city executive to stay The Associated Press 8:00 PM. home. said Judge J.P. Mauffray Jr. Judge J. P. Mauffray, Jr. For more information, A Michigan spokesman had acknowledged calling charges were later reduced. call 512-974-4926. for Obama, Brent Colburn, the teens “trouble makers” Mychal Bell is the only said in an e-mail Aug. 14 that and “a violent bunch” but member of the group that has Rev. Jesse Jack- the focus of the convention in insisted he could be impartial. been tried. After an appeals son Breaks His Denver next week should be Defense attorneys court ordered Bell tried as a on Obama and not on what disagreed and asked that he juvenile, he pleaded guilty to Silence, Addresses Colburn called ‘’the troubles be removed. a charge of second-degree Controversial Re- of one individual,’’ a refer- Six Black teens were ar- battery. marks About ence to Kilpatrick and the two rested and initially charged The case aggravated ra- criminal cases he’s facing. Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpratrick with attempted murder and cial tensions in the tiny Loui- Obama, His Re- Kilpatrick, who would that, they’re going to have to conspiracy to commit murder siana town of Jena and led to deputy police chief. sponse to His Son have gone to the convention bring that up with us,’’ Hills in connection with a 2006 at- a massive civil rights demon- Separately, Kilpatrick is as a superdelegate, faces eight said. tack on a White student; the stration last September. and the State of the accused of assaulting two in- Black Community felony charges in a perjury vestigators who were at his Kilpatrick’s lawyer, case and two felony charges sister’s house trying to serve James Thomas, said high- ACC Men of in an Exclusive in an assault case. a subpoena in the perjury ranking Democrats want the Interview With The day began when a case. mayor to attend the conven- Distinction Program judge overseeing Kilpatrick’s Wayne County Circuit tion. Obama spokesman Essence.com! arraignment on perjury and Judge Leonard Townsend, Brent Colburn, however, said NEW YORK, Aug. 14 / other charges said the mayor who is overseeing the perjury in an e-mail that the focus of Receives $86,000 Grant PRNewswire/ — Civil rights could get rid of the tether case, turned a routine ar- the convention should be on Program helps African Ameri- rican-American faculty and activist Rev. Jesse Jackson re- around his ankle and attend raignment Aug. 14 into a dra- Obama and not on what can males complete college staff who help them explore sponds for the first time since the convention. matic scene when he sud- Colburn called ‘’the troubles Austin, TX – August 14, 2008 the opportunities and chal- footage of him making contro- By afternoon, however, denly declared that Kilpatrick of one individual.’’ – The student loan corpora- lenges students commonly versial off-air comments about another judge handling the could get rid of the device that Also Aug.14, Gov. Jen- tion TG has awarded an face in college. In addition, presidential candidate assault charges signed an or- tracks his moves and go to nifer Granholm’s legal team $86,000 grant to the Austin participants have co-curricu- Barack Obama caused a me- der emphasizing that the Denver. The mayor had been said she has no authority to Community College District lar experiences that give an dia firestorm. The remarks, in tether remains a condition of barred from traveling outside pardon Kilpatrick because he (ACC) to support a new re- extra competitive edge when which Jackson used the “N- release in that case. It was the Detroit metro area. hasn’t been convicted of a cruitment and retention pro- seeking employment or uni- word” and accused Obama of back on the mayor’s ankle ’’I see absolutely no rea- crime. One of his lawyers had gram for African-American versity transfer. “talking down to Black nearly four hours after it was son for that, and it’s silly,’’ raised that possibility in a let- men. The fall semester enrollment people,” sparked backlash removed. said Townsend, drawing an ter to the governor. The Men of Distinction pro- is under way, and special as- and strong criticism from the ’’The lawyers for the immediate protest from the The state constitu- gram addresses the stagger- sistance is available – includ- media, African-American mayor said they were willing prosecutor, who promised an tion says the governor can ingly high attrition rates of ing advising, counseling and community and even his own to comply,’’ said Rusty Hills, appeal.Prosecutor Lisa grant a pardon in a crimi- African-American males in financial aid information. son, Congressman Jesse Jack- spokesman for the Michigan Lindsey reminded the judge nal case only after a con- higher education – up to 67 The program includes regis- son, Jr. In a candid interview attorney general’s office, that Kilpatrick’s travel was viction. percent according to some tration in a mandatory Hu- with essence.com Jackson which is prosecuting the as- restricted because he earlier Granholm plans to studies. man Development course shares his views on Obama, sault case. had violated the conditions of hold a Sept. 3 hearing to ACC launched the program taught at the Eastview Cam- the state of the Black commu- Kilpatrick and his his release. decide if she should re- last year. It was developed by pus; the textbook for this nity and being relevant in this former top aide, Christine ’’I think you’re losing move Kilpatrick from of- Dr. Voncille Wright, Rio course is free to Men of Dis- generation: Beatty, were charged in your composure,’’ Townsend fice. Earlier Thursday, she Grande Campus dean of stu- tinction participants. On Remarks About March with conspiracy, per- said. The Wayne County addressed the matter fol- dents, and Cheryl Richard, For more information about Obama: “It should not have jury, obstruction of justice and prosecutor’s office filed an lowing a speech in Student Life director. Men of Distinction, please happened. What was private misconduct in office, mostly appeal with the Michigan Traverse City. “Men of Distinction provides visit Dr. Wright in Room 150- talk became public contro- tied to their testimony in a Court of Appeals. It was not ’’I’ve said all along unique opportunities for Af- Annex, at the Rio Grande versy, and I am embarrassed civil trial. Sexually explicit known when the appeals this has got to be re- rican-American males to en- Campus, 1212 Rio Grande St. by that. There is no virtue in text messages between the court would act. solved,’’ Granholm said. gage and connect within Dr. Wright may also be con- that kind of talk, and it should pair, published by the Detroit By afternoon it was ‘’This has been very, very ACC and the Austin commu- tacted by phone at (512) always be discouraged. My Free Press in January, contra- clear that the ban on out-of- difficult for the city and for nity as a whole,” Wright said. 223.3128 or via e-mail at appeal even then was that re- dict their sworn denials of an state travel remains as part of the state, and it’s obvious Participants partner with Af- [email protected]. sponsibility is a significant affair, a key point in the trial the assault case.’’If someone why we need a resolution.’’ message, but our needs re- last year involving a former wants to discuss changes to quire real government inter- Now available vention and private sector in- centives to address the issues New Orleans Census Data Questioned 2008 BLACK REGISTRY of unemployment, building Special to the NNPA from the city’s population at 281,000 special post-Katrina popula- Louisiana Weekly affordable housing and mak- and another based on postal tion estimate the bureau also OF AUSTIN BUSINESSES ing education more afford- NEW ORLEANS (NNPA) - service data putting it at used ‘’special address To get your copy able, which really was my New census data shows that 302,000. The Census Bureau change’’ information from the point. It was a very painful New Orleans remains a pre- released its overall population postal service. In other words, call 476-0082 period for me to have gone dominantly Black city but with estimates earlier this year. they assumed, as local demog- through that.” an older overall population Some of the city’s elected rapher Greg Rigamer and oth- than before it was ravaged by officials have suggested over ers did, that anyone listing a Hurricane Katrina. the past two years that it’s change of address to New Or- U.S. Census Bureau fig- been difficult to get an accurate leans is actually now living in ures released last week show count of the city’s residents be- New Orleans. Then, since the New Orleans had the nation’s cause oftentimes New Orleans postal service has no data on greatest increase in its Black families have been sharing race, the bureau simply took population, gaining about households, addresses and the pre-Katrina racial compo- 20,800 residents from 2006 to utility bills, with multiple fami- sition of the city (68 percent 2007, an increase that was part lies under one roof. Black) and presumed that 68 of an overall population jump Census figures are based percent of these new addresses as residents returned after on data including births, were Black. That inflated the Katrina. deaths and tax records. percentage of Black residents The Census Bureau esti- The new census report, which and that’s how they concluded mated the city’s population at provides demographic detail, that the city was now 62 per- 239,124 as of July 2007. a 14 said Cook County, which in- cent Black.’’ percent hike from its count of cludes Chicago, had the That shift could have 210,198 in July 2006, but still country’s largest Black popu- political implications in well below the 453,726 people lation, 1.4 million. what has been a heavily who lived in the city in July An estimated 62 percent of Democratic area, as could 2005, a month before Hurri- New Orleans residents were the overall drop in popula- cane Katrina hit. Black or Black and another tion, which could cost the Not everyone believes race in July 2007; that com- area legislative seats, said those new numbers are an ac- pared with 68 percent in July Rigamer, who has closely curate reflection’s of the city’s 2005. An estimated 36 percent monitored trends since the population. The city has chal- were white or white and an- storm. lenged the Census Bureau’s other race, compared with 30 Hill says he spoke with estimate, saying it is at least percent two years earlier. Census Bureau researcher 40,000 people too low. Officials Tulane University pro- Larry Sink, who directed the fear undercounting could hurt fessor Lance Hill said last week bureau’s latest population public perception of the city’s that he doesn’t think the cen- study, last week and offered recovery and cost it federal sus bureau provided an accu- some reasons for the dispari- grant dollars that are allocated rate depiction of New Orleans’ ties between the reported popu- based on population. population with its latest num- lation and the city’s actual Kelly Schulz, a spokes- bers. head count. woman for the convention and ’’That percentage The 2010 Census, which visitors bureau, said she is sounded extremely high to me is expected to provide a much regularly asked about the - as if someone had simply ex- clearer picture of the post- population by convention trapolated from pre-Katrina Katrina landscape and set the planners unsure if the city has data when the city was 68 per- tone for redistricting, should be the restaurants, taxi drivers cent Black: that is exactly what especially telling. and other amenities to allow it they did,’’ Hill said. Greg Harper, a Census Bureau to successfully host large ’’Rather than rely on demographer, told The Asso- events. the normal method of using IRS ciated Press that Hurricane Estimates by local ana- returns and matching them Katrina created a ‘’really ex- lysts were higher than the Cen- with Social Security data, ceptional,’’ and challenging, sus Bureau’s, with one based which will provide exact racial situation for those who track on utility activity putting the and age composition, for this population. August 22, 2008/THE VILLAGER/page 5 George Washington Carver Branch Wynn speaks on Plug-In Hybrids, Integration of Jubilee: Then and Now from page 1 Electricity and Transportation Networks Austin Mayor Will driving without burning a sity of Texas and Texas A&M, Wynn spoke on the nexus be- drop of gasoline.” conference participants will tween plug-in hybrid electric “The real promise, explore a complex array of vehicles, smart grids and re- though, will come from the questions to be incorporated newable energy generation at way this technology can in- into a National Science Foun- a conference bringing together terface with our electricity dation proposal the schools top leaders from academia, and transportation networks. will jointly undertake. business and government. The ability to store energy Wynn praised the inter- “In the next few years, produced at night from re- disciplinary approach being we expect to see significant newable resources like wind taken at the two-day work development of plug-in hy- and biomass and use the ve- session. “Too often, engineers brids from the major auto hicles themselves to deploy it only talk to engineers talking manufacturers,” Mayor during daytime peak demand to economics talking to policy Wynn said. “On its own, this - instead of firing up expen- makers talking to business technology represents a quan- sive, climate changing fossil- leaders. So, I’m glad to see that tum shift in the energy land- fuel plants - that’s a game today we’re launching ex- The original building was built in 1933 scape for consumers. It will changer,” Wynn said. actly that kind of conversa- allow them to do most of their Hosted by the Univer- tion,” he said. Carver Branch History proved the funds to expand at the Carver Branch includes the Branch Library to more masks and dolls from Africa, water harvesting system. A dem- Diez y Seis de The George Wash- than 15,000 square feet. The autographed photographs of Using Water onstration will show how to ington Carver Branch has a new Carver Branch opened, famous African Americans, Septiembre Wisely make an inexpensive rain bar- unique place in Austin Pub- October 30, 2004 with ex- as well as Black Americana The Honorable Gonzalo This free seminar concen- rel. Learn about Xeriscaping lic Library’s history. In 1933 panded space for adult and artifacts. The Sue McBee and Barrientos and ACC President trates on capturing rainwater which utilizes plants with low a 26,000 square foot Italian youth computers, a collection the Larry Wilkinson Collec- Stephen B. Kinslow invite you and landscapng with plants re- water requirements. Renaissance building re- of more than 75,000 volumes, tions comprise part of the Af- to celebrate Diez y Seis de quiring little water. Presented by the Travis placed the original 1,800 four public meeting rooms, a rican American Culture Col- Septiembre on Tuesday, Septem- Gain the knowledge nec- County Master Gardeners As- square foot wooden frame separate youth area, VIC- lection. Some items are on ber 16th from noon to 1 p.m. essary to build a rainwater har- sociation and Travis County building as the new Central TORY Tutoring study rooms, permanent display, while This event will be held at vesting system. All the basics are AgriLife Extension Service. Library. The original 1800 ACC Riverside Campus at 1020 ports for laptop computer other items in the collection covered to build a non potable square foot building that was hook-ups, wireless internet are rotated annually. Grove Blvd. the Austin Public Library was access, and an art exhibit moved to Angelina Street and space. On September 2008 the became the Colored Branch of Carver Branch celebrates 75 the Austin Public Library. The years of serving African Black citizens of east Austin Americans and other mem- had strongly advocated for a bers of the east Austin com- new library. In 1979, after fur- munity. ther citizen input, a new 10,000 square foot facility was The Carver Branch built to better serve the multi- Collection purpose needs of the commu- nity. The original Carver The Carver Branch’s Branch Library then became unique book collection in- the Carver Museum. cludes African American fic- The Carver Branch To- tion and non-fiction, as well day as other fiction and non-fic- In the 1998 City of Aus- tion selections. The African tin Bond Election, voters ap- American Culture Collection Public Screening of Austin, Texas: East Side Blues at the Victory Grill <>Who: DiverseArts Culture other recalls fondly that it Works was “the swingin’est black What: Austin, Texas: club in East Austin” and that East Side Blues, a Reunion at “everyone was going to the the Victory Grill Victory Grill.” The recent rec- <>Where: The Victory ognition of the East End as an Grill (1104 E. 11th St) African-American Cultural When: August 29th, Heritage District, serves as a from 7 PM to 11 PM reminder that its history DiverseArts is pleased needs be unearthed and hon- to announce a screening of ored before it is lost forever. Austin, Texas: East Side Blues, <>A discussion panel a 30 minute documentary will follow the screening of piece produced by Harold the documentary, featuring McMillan and Sandra Carter Eva Lindsey, current man- that chronicles the careers and ager of the Victory Grill, Willis music of some of East Littlefield, member of Austin’s pioneering Post-War Austin’s oldest performing blues and jazz musicians. gospel group, the Original Many of those featured in the Bells of Joy, James film are now deceased and, for Kurkyndall, bandleader of many, their recollections and the Texas East Side Kings performances survive only in and moderated by Dr. the film and the archives of Martha Norkunas and the Blues Family Tree Project. Harold McMillan. Topics The event hopes to reunite the will cover the legacy of the figures some of the figures that East Austin music scene, the helped shape the history of future of blues in Austin, the Austin blues, their loved ones, history and significance of the and others whose memories Victory Grill and the chal- form one of the last records of lenges of and strategies for this vitally important period preservation of Austin’s Af- in Austin’s history. rican American cultural arts. The Victory Grill is The evening will end with a much more than a venue for performance by the Texas the event, it is a participant as East Side Kings, the current well; as a core venue of the East veteran all-star band that in- Side music scene and host to cludes many of the remaining regular gigs by such giants of East Austin blues pioneers. the Austin blues scene as Grey Both the discussion and the Ghost, Martin Banks, James performance will be filmed Polk, Ernie Mae Miller, T. D. and incorporated into the Bell, Erbie Bowser, among oth- Austin Blues Family Tree ers, its influence is palpable Project archive, a documen- in the film. As the musicians tary project created to address share their memories, the Vic- the lack of archival sources tory Grill’s influence weaves for the cultures and institu- throughout the narrative, in- tions of East Austin which tersecting with their personal provided the footage for Aus- histories. It is the site of the tin, Texas: East Side Blues. veteran guitarist “Blues Boy” Doors will open at 7 Hubbard’s very first gig as a PM and a donation is sug- nervous youngster, while an- gested.

May 16, 2008 was the 35th Anniversary of THE VILLAGER. Stay tuned for America Cancer upcoming special issue. Page 6/THE VILLAGER/August 22, 2008 Isaac Hayes was an investor in a pro Democrats Descend on Denver, Convention Basketball team Isaac Hayes was a Highlights Include Obama on Mile High pacesetter in many ways. those who gathered at his Early in his career he cut off By. Zenitha Prince all his hair—years before Special to the NNPA from the house over the weekend and having a bald head was Afro-American Newspapers a monthly Denver Demo- cratic Party forum was filled cool—when most other (NNPA) - In what is to the rafters. people were wearing an Afro. arguably the most anticipated “For all those people He was called “Black Moses” event of the summer, more who say they don’t know because he led the music in- than 50,000 Democrats will who Sen. Obama is, after this dustry toward new directions converge on Denver’s Pepsi convention they’ll know ex- in harmonic innovations. Center Aug. 25-28 for the actly who he is and what he And although he draped his Democratic National Conven- stands for,” Hart predicted. neck in chains he was not tion. Colorado is a swing state, its shackled to the traditional While this gathering politics juxtaposed between stylistics of popular music. will be glutted with the who’s conservative cities like Colo- An avid sports fan, he also who of politics, business and rado Springs, Grand Junction was in the forefront of black people who bought shares of even Hollywood, the undis- Barack Obama and the Denver suburbs and liberal college towns like professional athletics teams. puted star of the show will be flects our desire to bring a Boulder and Fort Collins and In 1974, Hayes be- Sen. Barack Obama, the number of people under our metropolitan Denver. The came a part owner of the Mem- Democrat’s presumptive big tent in the spirit of unity.” state can also boast to elect- phis Tams, the first profes- nominee for president. The nightly themes also re- ing President Bill Clinton in sional basketball club in the “This is an inspiring, engag- flect Obama’s mantras of 1992 and later electing Presi- city, an affiliate of the Ameri- ing celebration of Barack unity and change. dent George W. Bush in 2000. can Basketball Association Obama and his vision for “Millions of Americans Holding the conven- (ABA). Among other owners America,” said Damon Jones, are facing tough challenges tion in Denver was highly were Kemmons Wilson, spokesman for the Demo- every day [and] they know we symbolic of the party’s deter- founder of the Memphis- cratic National Convention can’t afford four more years mination to lobby in both red based Holiday Inns, and Al Committee. of the same old divisive poli- and blue states, Jones said. Wilson (no relation), the soul And for a majority of the tics that are light on policy ’’This is the first convention singer famous for the 1973 hit convention’s 4,439 delegates, specifics and ways to help in Colorado in 100 years and “Show and Tell.” (Al Wilson it will be the chance to show people and heavy on cyni- so very much consistent with died last April in Fontana, their ultimate support for the cism and negativity,” said the direction set by Chairman Calif.) senator—casting their votes Convention Co-Chair and Howard Dean that this is a The team had been to elect him the Democratic Kansas Gov. Kathleen 50-state strategy,” Jones said. founded in 1967 as the New Party’s official presidential Sebelius about the themes in “A western conven- Orleans Buccaneers and was nominee. ‘’I wanted to be in- a statement. The late Isaac Hayes tion is a great way to high- a charter member of the ABA, timately involved in this cam- “From Monday through was in a bitter contest with light this idea and the belief but also used the name Loui- in the first round of the NCAA paign,” said Jeff Hart, an at- Thursday, our convention the NBA for players and fans, th that if we stand up for what siana Buccaneers before mov- tournament by the 12 -seeded large delegate from Denver program will highlight the and began losing the battle. we believe and reach out to ing to Memphis. Upon mov- squad from Drexel University. and Obama supporter. people of this country who In 1976, the ABA disbanded everyone, we can win up and ing, the team was initially Game attendance began de- “Obama’s the only candidate want positive change and and four of the strongest down the ballot everywhere.” known as the Memphis Pros, clining and Finch was fired that can bring our country to- who believe Barack Obama is teams, including the San An- Democratic National Conven- from 1970 through 1972, be- after the last game of the 1996- gether—Democrats and Re- the leader who will listen to tonio Spurs, joined the NBA. tion Highlights Sun., August fore taking the name Tams. 97 season. He had 10 out of publicans, liberals and con- their concerns and get our After his playing 24—Interfaith Gathering “Tams” was meant to pay 11 winning seasons and re- servatives, Blacks and country moving in the right days ended, Finch was named DNC’s first ever gathering of homage to the three states mains the winningest coach Whites, rich and poor, urban direction again.” an assistant coach at Mem- people of many faiths. Bishop from which the team hoped in Memphis State/University and rural—to heal the coun- To demonstrate that phis State, serving under head Charles E. Blake, presiding to draw its fans—Tennessee, of Memphis history, despite try and heal the world.” willingness to listen, the DNC coach Dana Kirk. In the prelate, Church of God In Arkansas and Mississippi. the records of those such as But first, the candidate and hosted listening forums in the 1980s, Kirk was forced to re- Christ and pastor, West An- Among Tams’ re- current coach John Calipari. the Democratic Party will months leading up to the con- sign after becoming the sub- geles Church of God in Christ; cruits for the 1973-74 season Four years before Hayes have to heal the breach vention, which allowed aver- ject of a criminal investigation Dr. Ingrid Mattson, president, were Larry Finch and Larry bought into the Memphis opened up during the prima- age citizens to contribute to in connection with charges of Islamic Society of North Kenon, who had been among Tams, I had interviewed ries. Supporters of Sen. the Party’s platform. violating NCAA regulations. America; social activist Sister the first blacks to play basket- him—as contributing editor Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., have “This lays out what the Finch was chosen as the Helen Prejean and Rabbi Tzvi ball for Memphis State Uni- of Urban West magazine, called for her name to be on party stands for, its vision and school’s first black head Weinreb, executive vice presi- versity (later renamed the published in San Francisco— the ballot and some support- its plan of action,” Jones said. coach in 1986. Among play- dent, Orthodox Union, will University of Memphis). to produce a picture story that ers have even said they will “And this year there was a ers he recruited who went on keynote the event. Musical se- Finch and Kenon had been ran in the magazine’s April protest if proper recognition real effort to make sure voices the stellar careers in the NBA lections by Grammy® award- collegiate stars and helped 1970 issue. I was a young isn’t given to the New York from all across America are were Penny Hardaway, Elliot winning gospel artist Rich- Memphis make it to the photographer-writer and senator during the conven- heard.” Perry and Lorenzen Wright. ard Smallwood & Vision and NCAA championship game Hayes was a young singer- tion. Jones continued, During the 1991-92 season, The Spirituals Project of Den- in 1973, only to lose to the songwriter on the brink of “There’s a special effort ‘’We’ve been committed to with Hardaway and David ver. University of California at Los superstardom. He mentioned behind Clinton supporters to making it more open than it Vaughn as leaders, Finch Mon., August 25 — One Angeles. Finch made 29 the poverty of his youth and bring us all together to defeat has ever been and to make the took his team to the Elite Eight Nation Michelle Obama, points but his team was no said that he sometimes wore McCain and that’s going to be local community feel a part of of the NCAA tournament. prime-time speaker. match for the Bruins, led by his cadet corps uniform to an ongoing process because the convention. And that’s Finch was intensely Tues., August 26 – Re- legendary coach John Manassas High School be- you have some individuals what influenced our decision criticized when some of the newing America’s Promise Wooden. Finch had been cause he had nothing else. He who supported Clinton and to move the last day’s pro- area’s best high school play- Sen. Hillary Clinton, prime- drafted by the Los Angeles noted that his grandparents, don’t want to come over,” said gram to INVESCO Field at ers chose the University of time speaker. Lakers but turned that oppor- who raised him, often were on at-large delegate James Mile High which will allow Tennessee and the University Wed., August 27 — Se- tunity down to play with the welfare. Tucker of Colorado Springs. more than 75,000 citizens to of Arkansas rather than sign curing America’s Future Tams. He played professional I had followed Hayes’ Obama and Clinton stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Memphis. The adminis- -Barack Obama’s vice presi- basketball for two seasons. career with the objective eyes have been negotiating ways behind Sen. Obama.” tration and many fans dential nominee is prime-time Among others who of a journalist, I told myself, to give voice to her millions of That event has created seemed to turn on him when speaker. Campaign will an- played in the ABA were Julius but knew inwardly, having supporters while furthering “an awful lot of excitement” his 1995-96 team, considered nounce via text messages and “Dr. J.” Irving, Moses Malone the convention’s ultimate in Denver, Hart said. Already, as top ranked, was defeated See Hayes page 7 e-mail.-Former President Bill and Artis Gilmore. The ABA goal, but it would demand the some 60,000 Coloradans have Clinton addresses the con- cooperation of her devotees. submitted requests for tickets. vention. ’’I hope that 100 per- Beyond that event, however, Thurs., August 28 – cent of her delegates will people are excited about the Change You Can Believe In honor the joint decision of convention in general. Resi- DNC will throw open the Clinton and Obama,” Hart dents and businesses have Convention doors and move said. “I believe that Sen. been sprucing up their prop- to INVESCO Field at Mile Clinton and Obama under- erties and bartenders and High so more Americans stand that the most important waitresses at downtown es- can be a part of the fourth thing to come out of this con- tablishments are preparing to night of the Convention as vention is 100 percent unity offer their best service to the Barack Obama accepts the behind Sen. Obama.” flood of guests. Democratic nomination. That theme of unity has And there seems to be a Obama will communicate the ur- been incorporated into all as- renewed interest in the Demo- gency of the moment, highlight pects of the convention. cratic Party and Sen. Obama the struggles Americans are fac- For example, on Aug. 24, the as well, Hart added. Hun- ing and call on Americans to convention will kick off with dreds of new volunteers have come together to change the the first-ever interfaith ser- come forward for the Obama course of our nation. vice, which, Jones said, “re- Campaign for Change like National Fundraiser for Black Museum Hit by Floods (NNPA) - Facing effort to raise funds for the event runs Aug. 22-24. $700,000 worth of damages museum called the ‘’Count Those who wish to donate from raging floods in June, the Me In Campaign’’. can visit http:// 17,000 square foot African The museum was mod- blog.blackiowa.org/ American museum in Iowa is eled after Detroit’s Charles H. www.reputationtraining.com appealing for donations to Wright Museum of African or make their checks out to save a historical depository. American History. Tom the African- American Mu- Paschal Eze, Iowa resident Moore, the museum’s execu- seum of Iowa and mail them and senior certified training tive director, says donations to Count Me In Campaign, consultant at Reputation to the museum are 100 percent African American Museum Training International, has tax deductible. of Iowa, P.O. Box 1626, Ce- initiated an aggressive online The online fundraising dar Rapids, Iowa 52406. To read more about this weeks events, go to our web site. www.theaustinvillager.com August 22, 2008/The Villager/Page 7 EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PROPOSALS/PUBLIC Isaac Hayes was an investor INFORMATION/FOR SALE/FOR RENT/MISC in a pro Chicago Urban League City of Austin Purchasing Office Basketball team from page 6 Files Civil Rights Law- Advertisements 08/18/2008 attended Manassas method of relaxation…. I can suit on School Funding also, that I was glad to see a remember listening to the On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs Lawsuit calls for an end to discriminatory Ordinance became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/ fellow “Tiger” gain national birds and how beautiful they WBE or DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to docu- attention. Manassas had pro- sounded. And as silly as it practices that have left African American and ment efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The duced a number of musicians may seem, I would even look Latino children behind Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance who had won wide acclaim: at the salt and pepper shak- Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in the George Coleman, Hank ers on the kitchen table and CHICAGO, Aug. 20 / the scheme has on minority solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Crawford, Harold Mabern, make up songs about them. I PRNewswire-USNewswire/ students, especially African Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL BIDS Frank Strozier and Charles could sing about anything — The Chicago Urban League American and Latino stu- AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE Lloyd, to name a few. Miles has filed a lawsuit against the dents and the inadequate AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER that captured my thoughts State of Illinois and the Illinois educational opportunity it UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on behalf of the Davis wrote about that kind even for a moment.” creates for thousands of Illi- Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised in the of talent in his autobiogra- The article mentioned State Board of Education call- Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of Austin phy, referring to the year 1963: Hayes said he had reached ing for the state’s current nois public school children. Purchasing website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/purchase “Before I left New York I had the point when he would no school funding scheme to be The lawsuit challenges A. CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL CON- had tryouts for the band and longer “be raggedy.” Then it declared unconstitutional the State’s method for raising STRUCTION SEALED BIDS addressed to the City of Austin will be that’s where I got all those alluded to the title of Hayes’ and in violation of the Illinois and distributing education received PRIOR TO date and time indicated for the following project(s), in Memphis musicians— new album in saying: “As un- Civil Rights Act of 2003. The funds to local school districts the Reception Area, 10th FL., Ste. 1045, Office of Contract and Land Coleman, Strozier, Mabern.” disputed master of the ‘hot lawsuit asserts that the state and the Illinois State Board of Management, OCLM, One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Davis said he wondered what of Illinois has, for decades, Education’s implementation Rd., Austin, TX, then publicly opened and read aloud in the 10th FL. buttered soul’ sound, luxuri- discriminated against fami- of the system. Represented on Conference Room, Ste. 1045, unless otherwise indicated in the advertise- was going on for one school ous threads are his trademark a pro bono basis by the law ment. All Bids received after the time set forth will be returned to the to turn out so many fine mu- and he draws compliments as lies based on race and has bidder unopened. The OWNER’s Official opening the Bids shall establish sicians. That heritage seemed much for his clothes as his deprived African American, firm of Jenner & Block LLP, the the time for opening of the Bids. All Bid Deposits are refundable upon to continue with Hayes. singing. One day he might Latino and other minority Urban League asserts that the return of documents within the specified time frame and in good condition, As a Manassas student, wear… a black calf-skin children of a high quality State’s public school funding unless otherwise indicated. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, Project Hayes sang with both gospel Tyrolean hat with a feather in education. The lawsuit, scheme (1) disparately im- Manuals, Plans and Addenda may be obtained at the Office of Engineering and pop groups. Later he it, a calf-skin jacket, a red- which was filed in the Circuit pacts racial and ethnic mi- Design & Surveying, PWD, Ste. 760, OTC. First time bidders are encour- sang with combos that and-pink striped turtle-neck Court of Cook County, was nority students who attend aged to attend the pre-bid conference to assure their understanding of played the rural night spots announced today at Chicago Majority-Minority Districts in Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, particularly M/WBE Pro- shirt, maroon pants—all of Urban League headquarters violation of the Illinois Civil curements Program requirements. Cashiers or Certified Check Payable to surrounding Memphis which combine to make him Rights Act of 2003; (2) violates the City of Austin or acceptable Bid Bond must accompany each bid. where, Hayes said, “cats look like a brown-skinned on the city’s south side. Bidders will be required to provide Payment/Performance bonds as speci- would come in with mud on Robin Hood.” “Today we have gone to the Uniformity of Taxation fied in the bidding documents. The City reserves the right to reject any and their shoes and overalls.” The reference to Robin court to seek an end to de- provision of the Illinois Con- all Bids and to waive any informality in the bids received. Soon he was performing at the Hood also relates to Hayes in cades of inadequate and un- stitution; (3) violates Plain- Bidders must attend any Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and are upscale Currie’s Club another way—giving to the equal funding the State of Illi- tiffs’ right to attend “high encouraged to attend any non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to ensure Tropicana. poor. As I was photograph- nois has given our schools,” quality educational institu- their understanding of Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, par- Hayes began hanging ing Hayes at the W. C. Handy said Cheryle R. Jackson, presi- tions” guaranteed by the Edu- ticularly MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements. If the Pre-Bid around Stax’s studios and dent and CEO of the Chicago cation Article under the Illi- Conference is mandatory the Bidder must arrive and sign-in within fifteen Statue, one of Hayes’ friends, Urban League. “Our children, nois Constitution and (4) vio- (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of the meeting, otherwise the became a part-time pianist. Lance Watson—who had the lates Plaintiffs’ right to equal Bidder will not be allowed to submit a Bid for the project. He spoke about meeting street name of “Sweet Willie especially African Americans 1. PLEASANT VALLEY BIKE ROUTE PHASE 2 (CIP 8780 6207 David Porter and forming a Wine”—came by and men- and Latinos, have been left protection under the Illinois 2465). IFB 6100 PWC0061. Pickup bid docs at OTC, STE 760, Gabriel songwriting team. Hayes’ first tioned a destitute mother with behind because of poorly Constitution. Stan 974-7151 after 8/18/08. A refundable deposit of $50 is required. For single, “Laura,” in 1962 was seven children whose hus- funded schools while their The Chicago Urban info Diane Rice, 974-7081. A Vendor Conf will be held at OTC, 8a, 505 “a big flop,” he said. But his band had left her. After the white counterparts in League wants the court to Barton Springs Rd, Austin TX 78704 at 11:00A on 8/26/08. Offers due perseverance paid off and photo session, Hayes drove to wealthy communities are agree that the public educa- prior to 10:00A on 9/11/08. Compliance plans due prior to 2:00P on 9/11/ eventually he won two the mother’s house and gave thriving. Their basic right to tion financing mechanism in 08. Offers will be opened on 9/11/08 at 2:00P. Grammys and an Academy a quality education is being Illinois violates the Illinois B. SERVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTRACTING/C. COM- her $100 in cash. denied. Through our litiga- Civil Rights Act and Illinois MODITIES- Solicitations will be issued, and sealed bids or proposals Award. Hayes was known for Constitution and order the may be received at the Purchasing Office, Municipal Building, 124 W. Hayes said, “I came his music and his acting, but tion and civic engagement 8th St., 3rd floor, Room 308/310, telephone number (512) 974-2500, from a family who could only for one period of his life he around this issue, we want to State to take the necessary Austin, TX until the dates and times specified on following item(s): afford the expenses of self-en- also became one of those in- make sure no more children steps to eliminate the consti- B. SOLICITATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS tertainment. I can recall sit- vestors who used their fi- are given a second-class edu- tutional violation and remedy 1. SSC0077 PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR ting on the front porch many nances to help bring profes- cation.” the statutory violation. APD. Offers due prior to 2:30P on 9/3/08. evenings with my grandpar- sional sports to the masses— Jackson was be joined “Illinois ranks 49th in C. SOLICITATION COMMODITIES ents singing our favorite fam- a worthwhile goal. Can you by civil rights groups, minis- the nation for the funding gap 1. CEA0002 HEMOCUE ANALYZERS AND CUVETTES. Of- ily songs. This was our ters, education advocates and between rich and poor stu- fer due prior to 1:00P on 9/3/08. dig it? administrators including: dents, and white and minor- 2. BLM0020 PARTS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND OTHER ity students,” said Mary Ellen AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT. Offer due prior to 2:00P on 9/3/08. Eight Million African-Americans Theodia Gillespie president 3. BLM0022 CAPTIVE REPAIR PARTS FOR AERIAL TOWER and CEO of the Quad County Guest, campaign manager of VERSALIFT UNITS. Offer due prior to 3:00P on 9/3/08. Still Not Registered to Vote Urban League, a co-plaintiff A+ Illinois, the state’s leading advocate for improved school 4. CB30051 PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SOD FOR By. Hazel Trice Edney nee has participated in impor- in the lawsuit; Mary Ellen ZILKER PARK- PARD. Offers due prior to 10:30A on 9/3/08. NNPA Editor-in-Chief tant African-American national Guest, campaign manager, quality and funding. “It THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL OFFERORS events such as the NAACP con- A+ Illinois; Arne Duncan, should come as no surprise THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PUR- that Illinois also ranks near- WASHINGTON ference and the National Urban CEO, Chicago Public Schools; SUANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT; MINORITY BUSINESS EN- last for the achievement gap (NNPA) – Despite record num- League Convention. We’re look- Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., TERPRISES WILL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO between these groups of stu- SUBMIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL bers of voters who turned out ing forward to increased support founder and president, Rain- dents.” NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF during the presidential prima- from the African-American com- bow PUSH Coalition; Karl Guest applauded the RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY IN ries last spring, eight million Af- munity, and will compete for Brinson, president, NAACP Chicago Urban League for its CONSIDERATION FOR AN AWARD. rican-Americans are still not reg- each vote within the various eth- Chicago, Westside branch; work in closing the achieve- Austin istered to vote. nic communities of our coun- Dr. Byron Brazier; pastor, Ap- AUSTIN COMMUNITY ment gap, adding, “Illinois’ Community This according to Rick try.’’ ostolic Church of God; Dr. COLLEGE DISTRICT (ACC) is schoolchildren will be asked soliciting bids to provide for Health College Wade, African-American vote As both parties prepare for Leon Finney, pastor, Metro- to compete globally for the Science Supplies. All positions are Open director for the Obama for grassroots mobilization efforts at politan Apostolic Community high-tech jobs of the 21st Cen- Until Filled America presidential campaign. their back to back conventions Church; Dr. Marshall Hatch, tury. How many of them will Invitation for Bid No. 475- New Jobs for the Week “Our principle focus has (Democrats, last week of August pastor, New Mt. Pilgrim Mis- be left behind?” 08044CC of 08/18/08 been a 50-state voter registration and Republican, first week of sionary Baptist Church; Rev. Complete bids must be sub- Lead Cashier initiative. I think we all appreci- September), non-partisan groups Sen. James T. Meeks, pastor, Call to action issued mitted to the Purchasing Depart- Service Center ate that if we increase the num- have intensified their efforts with Salem Baptist Church of Chi- Jackson encouraged citi- ment no later than Thursday, Au- 40 hours per week, ber of African-American regis- grassroots campaigns year cago; Rev. Otis Moss III, pas- zens to learn more about the gust 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., Central including some weekends tered voters and then increase round. tor, Trinity United Church of disparities in school funding, Time. Bid packages are available on $1,041-$1,301/Bi-weekly; turnout and get people to the Melanie Campbell, execu- Christ and Rev. Stephen reach out to elected officials, the ACC Purchasing website: http:/ All new employees paid on a bi- Thurston II, co-pastor, New their communities and the /www.austincc.edu/purchase/. In polls on Nov. 4, then Sen. Obama tive director of the non-partisan weekly basis will convert to a Covenant Missionary Baptist media to voice their support addition, the bid document is avail- monthly pay schedule effective will be the next president of the National Coalition on Black Church. of the lawsuit. “No matter able in the ACC Purchasing Office September 01, 2008. United States,” Wade says. Civic Participation, says because your race, gender, or economic [(512)223-1044] between the hours Job #080809 Wade explains that the eight mil- of the intensity of voter registra- “Unbalanced and un- of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Mon- Administrative Assistant lion unregistered Black voters tion efforts, there’s a great possi- fair school funding is hurting status, students receiving low day through Friday. III accounts for 32 percent of eligible bility to take voter registration to children all over the state of quality education affects all of Bids, when submitted, must Eastview Campus Black voting population nation- a whole new level, particularly Illinois,” said Theodia us. An underfunded system be properly identified, sealed and Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. wide. in the Black community, by in- Gillespie, president and CEO leads to low quality educa- returned to the ACC Purchasing Of- – 5:00 p.m. “In 2004, African-Ameri- tensifying voter education and of the Quad County Urban tion, and underachieving stu- fice, ACC Service Center, 9101 $1,041-$1,301/Bi-weekly; League, which serves African dents. A child’s limitation Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, cans made up approximately 11 focusing on issues. All new employees paid on a bi- Americans and other minori- should only be how big they by the deadline for submission. Elec- weekly basis will convert to a percent of the overall vote nation- “The potential is that you ties in DuPage, Kane, Kendall can dream not which school tronically transmitted responses will monthly pay schedule effective wide. If the percentage of Afri- will create a whole new ex- district they happen to live in. not be accepted. Late bids will be September 01, 2008. can-Americans was a mere two- panded electorate. It’s some- and Will Counties. “The sys- rejected. Job# 080810 and-a-half percent higher at 13- thing that we’ve been trying to tem is clearly broken and This vicious cycle must end ACC reserves the right to Youth Program Coordinator and-a-half percent, Democrats have happen for a lot of years,” must be fixed.” now.” accept or reject any or all propos- Highland Business Center would currently be running for Campbell says. “Because tradi- About the lawsuit More information about als, in whole or in part, to waive 40 hours per week as re-election at this time,” he said. tionally, there’s been about 15 In court documents, the the lawsuit, frequently asked informalities or technicalities, to assigned, including some evenings But, the Democrats are not million people not voting in the Chicago Urban League asserts questions and Illinois school clarify ambiguities, and to award and weekends that the civil rights lawsuit has funding facts can be found on items or groups of items as may be alone in going after the Black general election. So, this has po- $3,022-$3,778/Monthly been filed because of the State’s the Chicago Urban League in the best interest of ACC. Job# 080811 vote. Republicans, who barely tential for that number to go failed school funding scheme, website Pharmacy Technician get a tenth of Black voters in presi- down tremendously…If the (www.thechicagourbanleague.org). EMPLOYMENT Instructor dential elections, say they are not trend continues, because it’s so the discriminatory impact that Eastview Campus giving up. competitive, it’s going to drive Hours as assigned the turn out and that’s going to Drivers Wanted ’’The [Republican Na- Salary assigned according to be across all demographics.” Drivers:New Pay Increases tional Convention] is working to the Faculty Salary Scale Black Rregistry is a Get Pre-hired now! turn out voters of all races to sup- The intensity of the cur- Job# 080812 rent election and get-out-to-vote Swift has local CDL training Apply at, HR port Sen. John McCain and all of classified directory of efforts have caught fire from and employs - dedicated regional 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. our Republican candidates, by and OTR fleets. 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 focusing on using a strong coast to coast and doesn’t begin African American 800-397-2627 Job Line (512) 223-5621 grassroots program that relies on and end with the presidential http://www/austincc.edu EEO/ neighbor to neighbor interac- election. businessses in Austin and AA/M/F/D/V tions, putting out surrogates on “There’s elections from Surrounding Let our Classifieds a daily basis, and registering and the school board to the presi- HELP WANTED dency that impacts your life,” work for you.Call Rosewood Oaks Primary now mobilizing voters,” says RNC area. Campbell says. “We know the 476-0082 hiring teachers and teacher assis- spokesman Sean Conner. tants. Must have HS diploma or “Chairman Duncan has presidency is a big deal. But, it is For information for more GED. 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Vancouver is sports city, site of Olympics in 2010 More than half the 60 players on Lightning Bolt is world’s fastest man! the Lions’ roster are black, al- Usain Bolt took the 100 though some are African Cana- meters into a new galaxy, into dians. a completely new dimension. The British Columbia What was so stun- Sports Hall of Fame and Mu- ning about Bolt’s gold-medal seum is located in the B. C. Place performance amid the pop- Stadium and has displays fea- ping flash bulbs at the Bird’s turing John Landy and Roger Nest stadium was not that he Bannister who broke the four- lowered his own world minute mile barrier in 1954. Also record to 9.69 seconds. Or featured is Harry Jerome, the Af- that he did it with zero rican Canadian track and field tailwind or that he had the GETTING A RIDE--Jason Clermont of the B. C. Lions drags along Jason Goss star who represented Canada in second slowest reaction time of the Edmonton Eskimos in a Canadian Football League game in Vancouver. the Summer Olympics in 1960, from the starting blocks or that Clemont attended Regina College (Canada) and Goss attended Texas Christian 1964 and 1968. He set seven after playing high school football in his hometown of Fort Worth. Photo by at 6-foot-5 he’s supposed to Usain Bolt George E. Hardin. world records during his career. be too tall for an elite sprinter fast “Lightning Bolt,” as he’s saw the time, it was like, By George Hardin Edmonton Eskimos at B. C. Place Jerome was born in Prince Albert, or that at age 21 he was the known, would have gone had ‘Wow,’” said Trinidad and SportsBeat Stadium, a domed arena, and the Saskatchewan, and moved with youngest Olympic champion he run through the line. 9.65? Tobago’s Marc Burns, who My column was miss- homestanding team beat the visi- his family to North Vancouver since American Bob Hayes in 9.62? Faster? “When I first was seventh. ing last week because my wife tors 40-34 before a crowd of when he was 12. He was the 1964. and I were on vacation in 30,863 fans. Although the Eski- grandson of John Howard, who “It was how easy it was Canada—a much-needed vaca- mos’ quarterback, Ricky Ray, participated in the Summer for him,” said fellow Jamai- tion (smile). We flew to passed for four touchdowns the Olympics for Canada in 1912. can Michael Frater, who fin- SOUTHPOINT Jerome died of an aneurysm at Vancouver, spent several days Lions were able to prevail over ished sixth. Bolt had, for him, CHRYSLER/DODGE there and then took a scenic train the team, which they had lost to age 42 in 1982. The Harry Jerome a decent start and began ac- ride northward along the Pacific earlier in the season. The home International Track Classic is celerating through the field at coast to Whistler, Canada. The team was ahead 28-27 at the half. held annually in British Colum- 40 meters. At 70 meters, he train travels slower than normal The results caused a three-way bia in his honor and the Harry turned to his right to look for Call Dave and so passengers can better appre- tie between the Lions, Eskimos Jerome Sports Centre in former world-record holder ciate the scenery and make pho- and the Calgary Stampeders for Burnaby, B. C., bears his name. Asafa Powell in Lane 7. Bolt SAVE on any tographs of the spectacular second place in the West Divi- There is a nine-foot didn’t see Powell. Didn’t see mountains, sea, forests and riv- sion of the CFL. statue of Jerome in Vancouver’s anybody. ers that line the route. Vancouver The Lions have two Stanley Park where we had a fine At 80 meters, he spread New/ and Whistler have been desig- players from Texas, both African lunch at an elegant restaurant his arms to his sides and be- nated as sites for the Winter American: Aaron Hunt, who with a simple name—The Fish gan to slow. At 95 meters he Preowned Olympics in 2010. Vancouver is was born in Denison and at- House. reached his right palm across a big sports city. It is home to the tended Texas Tech, has been in We visited the 2010 his body and thumped his David “Soul” Burnham British Columbia Lions of the the CFL for three years and is a Olympics Office and saw con- heart. As he crossed the line, Auto (Come roll with “Soul”) Canadian Football League (CFL) defensive tackle. Cory Rogers, struction and renovations un- he was practically turned and the Vancouver Canucks who was born in Houston, was derway for some of the Olympic sideways. His left shoe was hockey team, among others. on the injured list and did not venues. Some of the events will untied. It was hard enough for (512) 939-0365 take place in the B. C. Place Sta- We attended a game play in the game we saw. He has people to wrap their minds 5210 S. IH-35, Austin, TX 78745 between the B. C. Lions and the been in the CFL for two years. dium where the football game around 9.69. Now they were was held. being asked to calculate how www.southpointdodge.com

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